Even if Verizon doesn’t win Apple’s affections for their upcoming devices, word has it Microsoft is attempting to woo America’s biggest carrier. A Windows Mobile device, still bearing the codename Pink, will have all the latest fixings from 6.5, including the Microsoft Marketplace and apparently extending current software, but branding is still up in the…
BlackBerry Niagara/Tour 9630 Due on Verizon in July?
The latest rumours surrounding the upcoming BlackBerry 9630, recently named the Tour, are pointing to a July release date on Verizon. Delays are bound to happen, so later July or even early August aren’t totally out of the question. The pricetag should be in the neighbourhood of $199 on a two-year contract, but hopefully we’ll…
Motorola Napoleon Goes through FCC
The fate of the Motorola Napoleon had been in question, but is clearly still due to land on Verizon after going through FCC testing. Bearing the A4500 model number, this Windows Mobile handset follows closely behind it Motorola Q predecessors, and has a good shot at taking up the mantle when Verizon picks it up.…
Apple has Tablet, iPhone Lite in the Wings for Verizon?
Everybody and their grandmother are asking when the iPhone is coming to Verizon Wireless. With over 80 million wireless subscribers in the bag, it’s clear that much of America is still an untapped iPhone market. We heard yesterday that Apple was negotiating with Verizon for the next iPhone product, and now BusinessWeek is claiming to…
Review: Verizon LG Versa
The LG Versa hit the scene on Verizon Wireless’s network as the first slate-based touchscreen handset with swappable add-ons. The LG Versa gets its name for its versatility, changing from svelte touchscreen phone to messaging powerhouse to handheld gaming device on a whim. It’s definitely a unique form-factor and demonstrates that modular handsets have their…
Verizon Nets 5.3% Rise in Q1 Profits, High-Fives Alltel
Verizon has posted some uncharacteristically rosy first quarter results, claiming a 5.3% raise in profits to $3.21 billion; even without Alltel, they would have enjoyed 3.3% growth. Revenues alone were up 11.6 percent to $26.6 billion, and Verizon now counts 86.6 million customers, which is up of 28.8% since last year. If Verizon can actually…
Verizon in Talks over iPhone Deal?
During their quarterly report, Verizon’s CEO had mentioned that they had a shot at an LTE iPhone, and now USAToday is giving the rumour mill a few additional spins. According to “people familiar with the situation”, Apple CEO Steve Jobs had been talking with Verizon about the possibility of an iPhone arrangement before he took…
Samsung Smooth Brings Flippy Simplicity and GPS to Verizon
The Samsung U350 passed the FCC back in January, but just took its sweet time getting to Verizon, where it was christened with the model name “Smooth”. Not much stranger than the BlackBerry “Curve”, I guess. It’s a bit of a yawner at first glance, but not bad at all for an entry level phone.…
Verizon’s LG Glance VX7100 spotted in the wild
Verizon Wireless is preparing to boost its already pretty strong entry-level phone offering with another device. We’re talking about the candybar-shaped LG VX7100 aka Glance, which boasts such specs as 2-inch QVGA screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and support for various VCast services such as Music with Rhapsody, games and VZ Navigator. Lack of 3G…
Gaming is a GO with LG Versa’s new game pad add-on
Remember how LG and Verizon promised to release new add-ons for the modular LG Versa? Well, consider their promise fulfilled. As expected, Verizon has made available the LG Versa Game Pad module to all you LG Versa owners and future owners. Thankfully, the Versa Game Pad doesn’t come with an awkward wallet-esque case, like the…